Fish pole holder



Feb. 13, 1951 l w, D, BAHR 2,541,146

FISH POLE HOLDER Filed Sept. 29, 1949 !l nl 25 1 u 33 Ill Z Enventor Patented Feb. 13, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE FISH POLE HOLDER William D. Bahr, West Allis, Wis.

Application September 29, 1949, Serial No. 118,653

1 Claim. l

This invention relates to improvement in iish pole holders, and more particularly to a novel sh pole holder adapted for attachment to the hull of a small boat.

An object of the invention is to provide an inexpensive device having a minimum of parts, and simplicity of operation for the purpose described.'

Another object of the invention is to provide a fish pole holder which will support a fish pole in either of two directions transversely of the installation.

Another object of the i-nvention is to provide a device of the type which will have simple and eiiicient means for supporting a fish pole in position for use.

Other and further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure l is a View in perspective of a iish pole holder embodying the invention.

Figure 2 is a horizontal sectional View on line 2 2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a similar view of a modified form of the invention.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view of a fragmentary portion of the same form of the invention.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, the numeral Ill designates a relatively long inner bar or standard adapted to rest with its lower end 5I on the bottom I2 of a fishing boat. The bar IG has a circular aperture spaced from the top thereof at I3 and a notch I4 in its upper end adapted to freely receive a fish pole. The bar I0 is also apertured at I6 to accommodate the bolt I'I which is provided with a wing nut I8. The relatively shorter exterior bar I9 `is ared outwardly at its lower end to compensate for the natural flare encountered in the hull formation of many small boats. The exterior bar I9 has a vertical slot at 2l thereof adapted to accommodate the bolt vIl which latter is retained in (Cl. 24S-42) 2B secured in-horizontal and parallel alignment piercing the bar Il), by means of the nuts 29. The bolt heads 30 are drilled at 3| thereof to accommodate the ends 32 of the rectangular rod retainer 33.

In the modied form of the invention Shown in Figures 3 and 4, the inner bar 40 is apertured at 4I to accommodate a bolt 42 which retains with the head thereof 43 a C clamp 44 and a wood block spacer 45. The exterior bar 46 is held within the -C clamp 44 similarly to the preferred form of the invention.

In use, the inner bar I0 is placed interiorly of the boat to rest on the hull bottom I2 and the lshort bar I9 is placed exteriorly of the gunwale I5. The slot at 2I permits adjustment vertically l of the bar I9 to regulate the angle at which the sh pole 5l is held. When the bar I9 has been properly adjusted, the wing nut I8 is tightened to secure the assembly. The fish pole 5I may then be inserted into either one of apertures I3 or 24 and rested in either one of the slots I4 or,25 as desired.

In the modified form of the invention the c claamp 44 is substituted for the rod clamp guide 3 It will be understood that the device is capable of many modifications in structure and design, without departing from the spirit of the invention, within the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States, is:

A sh pole holder comprising a vertical bar for placement inside of boat against the bottom and gunwale thereof, an outer bar having a vertical slot therein, an outwardly flared lower end on said outer bar to accommodate variations in hull design, a spacer for the upper ends of said bars, a bolt through said inner bar passing through the slot of said outer bar to permit vertical adjustment of the latter, means for tightening said bolt, both of said bars having a circular aperture adjacent the upper end and a notch at the top thereof whereby a fish pole butt end may be inserted in the aperture of one bar and rested freely in the notch of the other to support the said pole for fishing.

WILLIAM D. BAHR..

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